Roads Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
Roads Hotel is a two-story hotel in Atlanta, Indiana, built in 1893 in the Queen Anne style. The wood-frame building measures roughly 36 feet wide and 60 feet deep, featuring a two-level front porch with ornamental braces and detailed woodwork that spans the facade.
The hotel was built in 1893 and initially served travelers, particularly during Indiana's natural gas boom. It operated as a hotel until the 1920s before being converted into apartments, then sitting vacant for many years before restoration efforts.
The hotel marks the townscape of Atlanta on East Main Street with its late 19th-century architecture. Its Queen Anne style with ornate decorative details reflects how well-to-do travelers were once welcomed in this small Indiana town.
Visits are typically by appointment only, which helps maintain an organized schedule. The building sits conveniently on East Main Street in Atlanta and serves as a stop for history enthusiasts and those curious about the area's past.
The building hosted illegal activities from the 1920s onward and contained hidden doors and secret rooms that reflected this hidden past. These architectural secrets provide a glimpse into the forbidden era and its economic impact on small towns.
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